Nestlé Toll House has released Edible Cookie Dough, a ready-to-eat treat that is safe to eat right out of the tub. The new Edible Cookie Dough has two flavors: Chocolate Chip (inspired by the classic recipe) and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Monster. “We know cookie dough is hard to resist, so we wanted to bring […]
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Survey Says Convenience Retailers Optimistic About Summer Sales
The summer months should be good for convenience store operators, according to a recent NACS survey. NACS, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is the trade association that represents the convenience and fuel retailing industry. U.S. convenience store operators surveyed reported most retailers experienced strong sales during the first half of 2019 and warm weather and low […]
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Tyson, Hillshire Add Tajín Clásico Seasoning To Products
The Tyson and Hillshire Farm brands have launched five new products featuring Tajín Clásico Seasoning, a chili lime seasoning brand popular in Mexico. Tajín’s flavor is a blend of mild chili peppers, dehydrated lime juice and sea salt. It primarily is used to enhance the flavor of desserts, vegetables, fresh fruit and now, protein. The […]
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Meet Gen Z: Young Consumers Crave Shareable Experiences
by Claire Lentsch/guest columnist Social media is revolutionizing the way consumers shop. We are experience driven. Whether it be dairy, deli or bakery, these consumers want something to share. Everyone has their cellphone on them at all times. This means all products need to be Instagram and Snapchat ready. There are endless video subscriptions on […]
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Tastykake Rolls Out Limited-Edition Products For Summer
Tastykake, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is offering six summertime limited-edition items available everywhere Tastykake is sold now through Aug. 24. The six limited-time offered items included: Blueberry Donuts: featuring blueberry flavor in a powdered sugar donut, this product is available in multipack bags for $2.99, as well as 3-oz., six-count single-serve packs for $1.79; Banana […]
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Kroger Updates Pesticide Policy To Protect Pollinating Species
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger has updated its pollinator policy encouraging suppliers to move away from pesticides and adopt alternative pest management. The policy states Kroger supports the expansion of organic food and products that are affordable for many families. Friends of the Earth and other environmental, consumer, beekeeper and farmworker groups have pressured Kroger for more […]
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Luigi’s Real Italian Ice Debuts Red, White & Blue Variety Box
Luigi’s Real Italian Ice has added a Red, White & Blue Variety Box, which brings together the classic flavors of Cherry, Lemon and Blue Raspberry into one package for the first time. Luigi’s Real Italian Ice Red, White, & Blue is now available nationwide for an SRP of $2.99- $3.99 in a 6-count box. Made […]
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VideoMining’s Analytics Tool To Aid Strategies For Foodservice Shoppers
VideoMining Corp.‘s, the Meal Builder, is a new interactive, cloud-based analytics tool for helping to develop strategies for growing the basket of c-store foodservice shoppers. The tool enables users to dive deep into a rich information set, including which foodservice types are purchased on different dayparts, cross-purchase details for each food type for each daypart, […]